News & Updates
Third person arrested in connection with deadly shooting on Meridian Street
October 18, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged a third suspect with reckless murder in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12, 3310 Meridian St. Tyler O’Neal Andrade, 21, of Huntsville, was booked into the Madison County Jail on Friday, Oct. 18. More arrests are expected, as HPD Major Crimes Unit continues its investigation. Individuals with information about the Oct. 12 incident is asked to contact Investigator Matthew Edger at 256-427-7247. To provide an anonymous tip, call [ more ]
Read MoreSecond person arrested in connection with deadly shooting on Meridian Street
October 17, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged a second suspect with reckless murder in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12, on Meridian Street. Kennedy Thomas Turner, 20, of Huntsville, was booked into the Madison County Jail on Thursday, Oct. 17. The Major Crimes Unit is investigating this incident and more arrests are expected. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Investigator Matthew Edger at 256-427-7247. To provide an anonymous tip, call 256-532-7463 or [ more ]
Read MoreNet gains: Mayor Tommy Battle, City leaders celebrate Tennis Center expansion
October 17, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle and City officials served up a unique celebration to begin a planned expansion of the Huntsville Tennis Center. Tennis rackets replaced the traditional groundbreaking shovels and officials instead marked the occasion by launching tennis balls into the air. The ceremony spotlighted the Tennis Center’s popularity, which is expanding to meet growing demand for court time. No shovels needed for the groundbreaking of the Huntsville Tennis Center expansion. Instead, the [ more ]
Read MoreHPD makes arrest in connection to deadly shooting
October 17, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested and charged a suspect with reckless murder in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12. Jordan Latrell Smith, 21, of Huntsville was booked into the Madison County Jail on Wednesday, Oct. 16 around 2:00 p.m. The shooting occurred at a gas station at 3310 Meridian St. at about 9:50 p.m. Damien Obrien Manning, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. The [ more ]
Read MoreGet ready for a fur-ightfully good time in October with Huntsville Animal Services
October 15, 2024
Celebrate a fur-ightfully fun month with Huntsville Animal Services with two community events and waived adoption fees on most adult pets. The fun starts Saturday, Oct. 19, with a Pawsitive Outreach Community Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3240c Memorial Pkwy. NW. The event is designed to support pet owners and encourage responsible pet ownership while having fun. Animal Services staff will hand out spay/neuter vouchers, goody “wag” [ more ]
Read MoreOne dead, another critically injured following weekend shooting
October 14, 2024
One man is dead and another person remains in the hospital in critical condition following a weekend shooting. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, a Huntsville Police officer was patrolling in the 3300 block of Meridian Street heard multiple gun shots. Several officers responded to a gas station at 3310 Meridian Street and found Damien Obrien Manning, 22, with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. HPD was notified [ more ]
Read MoreVisit from Australia
October 11, 2024
Council Member Meredith recently met with Samuel Riordan, a political officer from Australia and a member of the Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship Program on Leadership. Riordan learned in the meeting how leadership skills are fostered in the Council office, the roles Meredith has on the Council and how strategies are formed to address issues within the City. The meeting was coordinated with the help of Global Ties Alabama.
Read MoreFun at State of the City
October 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith attended the annual State of the City address delivered by Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, a basketball-themed event based on the Mayor’s “sweet 16” years in office. Meredith also signed a basketball along with other Council members and Mayor Battle that was given away to a lucky ticketholder as part of the event’s festivities. Meredith looks forward to working in the coming year with the Mayor’s office and Council [ more ]
Read MoreHonoring Kenny Anderson
October 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith presented a resolution honoring Kenny Anderson for his 11 years as the City’s Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI). The resolution recognized Anderson for his “distinguished career” and thanked him for his “decades of extraordinary service to the community.” Anderson launched several initiatives in leading ODEI, including Jazz in the Park-Huntsville, Huntsville Civic Engagement Academy and the City’s intern program.
Read MoreFood Bank of North Alabama funding
October 11, 2024
During discussions on the budget, Council Member John Meredith introduced a budget amendment to provide $150,000 to the Food Bank of North Alabama (FBNA) for the organization’s building project, which Council unanimously supported. The money was redistributed from the road resurfacing budget and constitutes a one-time award to FBNA. The organization can seek future awards through the Special Appropriations application process.
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